GES orders SHSs not to turn away students over metal trunks, wooden chop boxes

It effectively means that parents who have already purchased a reasonably sized metal trunk, wooden chop box or another suitable storage container should not have to replace it simply because a school prefers a particular type or brand, provided the item meets legitimate health and safety requirements.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) not to turn away newly admitted students or deny them boarding accommodation because they report with metal trunks, wooden chop boxes or other personal storage containers.

The GES said schools should desist from turning away, refusing admission or denying accommodation to students solely because of the type of trunk, chop box or personal storage container they bring to school.